Samsung DV338AEW Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
28_ troubleshooting
troubleshooting
CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DRYER…
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Doesn’t run.
Be sure the door is latched shut.
Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet.
Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.
Press the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened during the
cycle.
Doesn’t heat.
Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.
Select a heat setting other than Air Fluff.
On a gas dryer, check that the gas supply is on.
Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.
Dryer may have moved into the cool-down phase of the cycle.
Doesn’t dry.
Check all of the above, plus...
Be sure the exhaust hood outside the home can open and close
freely.
Check exhaust system for lint buildup. Ducting should be inspected
and cleaned annually.
Use a 4” rigid metal exhaust duct.
Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dryer load.
Sort heavy items from lightweight items.
Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters may require
repositioning to ensure even drying.
Check that the washer is draining properly to extract adequate water
from the load.
Load may be too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels.
Is noisy.
Check the load for objects such as coins, loose buttons, nails, etc.
Remove promptly.
It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on
and off during the drying cycle.
Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation
instruction.
It is normal for the dryer to hum due to the high velocity of air moving
through the dryer drum and exhaust system.
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